radio star

American  

noun

Astronomy Now Rare.

1. a radio source.

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radio star British  

noun

1. a former name for radio source

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Etymology

Origin of radio star

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Before MTV debuted in 1981, we were warned that video was going to kill the radio star.

From Los Angeles Times

She was a showperson, a radio star, a publisher and writer, a beloved figure and a celebrity — hard to achieve as a Pentecostal preacher in the early 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times

They whined mightily that Biden was too "political" apparently forgetting that in his last State of the Union speech, Donald Trump bestowed the Medal of Freedom on far-right, hate radio star Rush Limbaugh calling him "a special man, beloved by millions of Americans."

From Salon

Radio star Zoe Ball says she wants the opportunity to drive a gritting lorry named in her honour.

From BBC

She’s since remade herself as a podcast and radio star, much more publicly opinionated than before, and is taking a role as a debate moderator that has traditionally been filled by impartial journalists.

From Seattle Times